Get Involved!
Find out who your representatives are and what they stand
for, read the newspaper, volunteer in your community, be aware
of issues and how they affect you; realize that you can initiate
change and remember that every vote counts. Your vote and your
voice can always make a difference!
By Web
The Virginia General Assembly website, which you are currently
on, contains a wealth of information. To learn who represents
your district, visit our Who's
My Legislator site. For additional information on the
members, visit the House
of Delegates and the Senate
of Virginia membership pages.
By
Phone
When the General Assembly is in session, the House of Delegates
and Senate of Virginia jointly operate a toll-free, intrastate
telephone message center to accept calls from citizens of the
Commonwealth wishing to express an opinion on legislation.
The messages are received by the center and will be relayed
to the members' offices as requested. You may call the Constituent
Viewpoint operators at (800) 889-0229 (outside Richmond) or
698-1990 (Richmond area) to express your opinion on a legislative
issue.
When the General Assembly is not in session, you may call (804)
698-1500 for the House of Delegates Legislative Information
Office and (804) 698-7410 for the Senate Legislative Information
Office.
By
Mail
During the General Assembly session, Delegates and Senators can
be reached at their offices in the General Assembly Building
in Richmond. When the General Assembly is not in session, Delegates and Senators can
be reached at their district offices.
Below is
a sample letter that may be used to share your opinion with
your legislators.
Mrs.
Terry Smith
100 Main Street
Anytown, VA 23222
January
1, 2002
Dear
Senator or Mr. or Mrs. (for Delegate)____________:
I
am writing to you because I am concerned about
____________ (issue you would like to talk
about). I think____________.
Please
vote for/against this measure when it comes
before the Senate/House because ____________.
Sincerely,
Terry
Mrs.
Terry Smith
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